Quake Strikes Fairbanks Alaska Rattling Interior
Heavy earthquakes hit Fairbanks and the Alaska interior with tremors throughout the day. The first shock occurred at 7:09 a.m. Fairbanks time, with further quakes at 7:55 a.m. and 8:01 a.m. A later quake at 5:43 p.m. damaged stock in liquor and drug stores totaling about 5000 dollars. Officials warned of potential danger near Black Rapids glacier and Richardson highway, noting cracked ground and water eruptions in places.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Alaskan
University of Alaska Seismograph
Black Rapids Glacier
Big Delta River
Richardson Highway
Fllvin H. Bramhall
Bramhall
Miller creek fire rages near Missoula with two killed
Butte Forest Office sends a crew of 45 to aid suppression as the Miller creek fire southeast of Missoula grows in rugged terrain. Two men trapped while fleeing their tractors were killed, three others seriously injured, and about 2000 acres burned. Winds up to 10 mph threaten spot fires as crews battle through rough country. Continued on page 2.
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Butte Forest Office
Missoula
Miller Creek
Weather Bureau
Lee Coy
Ray van Sickle
East Missoula
Presidential Political Maneuver Over Judiciary Bill
In the closing phase of the judiciary bill struggle the President’s supporters aim to preserve his prestige. The Supreme Court has largely overruled the bill’s central points, diminishing practical grounds for its continuation. The President could have claimed moral victory by withdrawing after the Court adjourned.
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Supreme Court
Montana Forecast: Fair Weather Friday and Saturday
The forecast calls for generally fair skies in Montana on Friday and Saturday with cooler conditions in the southeast Friday. Temperatures are expected to be mild across most regions with light winds and no significant precipitation tomorrow or Saturday.
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Montana
France probes Italian Balearics fortifications amid Mediterranean threat
Paris reports claim 600 Italian experts seized Majorca and Iviza fortifying with long range guns and 40 seaplane base for rapid reach to the Spanish mainland. French officials cautioned unverified details and note aim to aid offensives toward Madrid from Teruel. In Madrid siege guns struck the capital causing several deaths and injuries.
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Paris
U.P
Balearic
Majorca
Iviza
Foreign Office
France
Great Britain
Spain
Teruel
Mediterranean
Madrid
Valencia
Treloar Lists Program For Public Band Concert
Sam H. Treloar bandmaster announced the Butte Mines band will perform at 7:30 tonight in the courthouse as the first summer public concert. The group will also play at the Stevensville creamery picnic on August 12. Tonight’s program includes March of Time Down on the Mississippi The Bohemian Girl overture Valse Suite Dwellers in the Western World Maryland National Champions and more.
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Sam H. Treloar
Butte Mines
Brandmaster Treloar
Stevensville
Maine
Florida
California
Richards
The
Mississippi
Rimmer
Balfe
Klein
Sousa
Maryland
Short
Eisenberg
Miles City to Celebrate Eastern Montana Water Day
Miles City prepares for Eastern Montana Water Conservation day with riders, Montanans, and officials from state and regional reclamation bodies. The Tongue River dam project aims to curb floods and ensure summer water flow while a full program includes speeches at the fairgrounds, a water carnival, athletic events, fireworks, and dancing. Roy Milligan chairs the event inviting Montana-wide participation and honoring government and agency contributors.
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Miles City
Montana
Eastern Montana Fair Grounds
Roy Milligan
Eastern Montana Water Conservation Day
Gable In Butte Sparks Disappointment In Small Town Visit
Clark Gable attracted no crowds in Butte as he toured the main streets after a long drive from Glacier Park. The actor then moved on to Dillon for minor auto repairs before returning to the movie capital.
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Butte
Clark Gable
Gable
Glacier Park
Dillon
Sarsfield of Butte Takes Medal Honor in Golf Crown
The 21st Montana amateur golf championship at Anaconda club features defending champ George Sarsfield of Butte, with two former winners in the field. Sarsfield posted a 74 in medal play and a 140 total, leading Paul Sechena of Great Falls who shot 143.
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Montana
Treasure State
George Sarsfield
Butte
Anaconda Club
Sarsfield
Charles Magner
Malta
Helena
Steve Seman
C. Ward Hill
Bozeman
J. J. Kirby
F. B. Ross
Kalispell
Grace Taylor
Billings
Frank Tucker
Anaconda
Ross
Taylor
Tucker
Dave Henderson
Charles Branscombe
Joe Sarsfield
A. L. Tremblay
Butte Country Club
Doctor Groeneveld Undergoes Operation in Kalispell
Dr E J Groeneveld pastor of Butte First Presbyterian is recuperating after surgery at Kalispell general hospital He fell ill at his Flathead lake summer home last week and underwent an operation Friday morning His condition was reported to be good
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E. J. Groeneveld
Butte
First Presbyterian Church
Kalispell General Hospital
Groeneveld
Flathead Lake
Important Bills Up Washington
Administration forces in Congress rally on a new defensive line after the court bill controversy and Senate vote. With Senator Robinson’s death, quick adjournment loomed, while anti court bill leaders race to draft a new bill over the weekend and consider wage hour housing and farm measures before Congress quits. President Roosevelt’s exact position remains unclear after his letter to Senator Berkeley.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Robinson
Roosevelt
Berkeley
Physician Kills Son and Shoots Self in Seattle Office
Dr. Guy Sherman Peterkin, 66, shot and killed his son Sherman Peterkin, 22, in his downtown Seattle office before fatally shooting himself. Coroner Otto Mittelstadt described the death as personal safety related. Attending physicians could not save Dr. Peterkin.
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Seattle
Guy Sherman Peterkin
Otto Mittelstadt
Peterkin
Sherman
Dr. Peterkin
Dollar Day in Butte Promises Bargains Across Town
A community wide dollar day sweeps Butte shops with merchants offering items for one dollar. Shoppers are urged to plan ahead and check the Montana Standard for the special dollar day section and early shopping.
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Butte
Montana Standard
Dazzling Heat Wave Sweeps Wide Region Across Nation
Heat waves push temperatures above normal nationwide with 100 degree readings in spots. Forecaster J. R. Lloyd from Chicago Weather Bureau says heat will intensify tomorrow in central plains and southern plains and may not last long. Readings reach 108 in Yuma and hover around 90s in major cities from Denver to Chicago and Omaha.
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Chicago
J. R. Lloyd
Weather Bureau
Central Plains
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Yuma
Arizona
Ohio Valley
New England
Pueblo
Colo
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Denver
Oklahoma City
Huron
Butte Temperature Teeters Between 45 and 85 Degrees
Temperatures in Butte yesterday ranged from a low of 45 degrees to a high of 85, producing a broad day of warm conditions. Residents enjoyed pleasant warmth with mild evening cooling and no significant weather events reported.
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Butte
Senate Overrides Farm Interest Rate Veto
The Senate voted 71 to 19 to override President Roosevelt and enact the continued low interest rates on farm loans. The House had already overridden, marking the second time this session both chambers overridden a veto. Continued on later page.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Kalispell police arrest man in trailer theft case
Kalispell officers report the arrest of Lloyd K Lyons of Sandpoint Idaho on theft charges. He is wanted for stealing a house trailer amid growing nuisance as police note the case may be first of its kind in the Treasure state. Authorities seek a name for a man who would steal another's home.
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Lloyd K. Lyons
Sandpoint
Idaho
Lyons
Three Brothers Killed in Mystery Shooting Near Austin Minn
In a grain field 12 miles southwest of Austin Minnesota three Lukes brothers Louis Joe and Anton Lukes Jr were shot to death while cutting grain. The 12-year-old son of Louis Lukes was critically wounded in the unexplained incident.
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Austin, Minn
Here
Louis Lukes
Joe
Lukes
Anton Lukes Jr
Roosevelt court bill sent to judiciary committee
The Senate approved sending the Roosevelt court bill to the Judiciary Committee to strip its expansion proposal. Administration leaders acknowledged defeat as the measure would be pared to noncontroversial lower court clauses. The first vote in six months showed administration allies aligning with opponents.
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Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Mystery Atlantic Plane Report Sparks Transatlantic Interest
A second radio message confirms a report of a mystery airplane seen over the Atlantic toward Europe. The Coryton sighted lights of a plane traveling east parallel with the vessel at 6 04 p m MST, the same hour as the first report. An Edmonton airport manager said 500 gallons gasoline and 45 gallons oil were held for Prince Constantin Cantacuzino amid round world flight plans.
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New York
Atlantic
Europe
Radiomarine Corporation
Schanman
Coryton
Pensacola
Fla
Glascow
Scotland
Radiomarine
Chatham
Mass
Edmonton
Alberta
Prince Constantin Cantaccuzino
Highland De Molay Chapter Heads to Helena Meeting
Ernest Thomas will lead a 50 member goodwill delegation from the Highland De Molay chapter to a two day session in Helena. The group departs the Masonic temple at 6 o clock with a photo in front of the temple planned tonight. Copper gifts will be given to two Helena De Molay officials.
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Ernest
Dad) Thomas
Highland Chapter
Order of de Molay
Helena
Masonic Temple
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Helena de Molay
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Fred Dorsett
Indianapolis
Louise Botts
Brazil
Ind
Matt Leach
Indiana State Police
Balearics
Treloar
Miles City Ad
Sarsfield of
Kalispell Hospital
Middle West
Highland DE Molay
Dad
Thomas
Capital City
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